Female Olympic Athletes on Team USA in the Rio Games 2016
Just weeks away from the 2016 Rio Olympics, we talk to gold-medal hopefuls about their quest for the top podium spot. More From Rio Olympics 2016 8 articles May 12, 2016 Design by Kevin Peralta Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The Training: "A typical day lasts around five hours. We warm up for an hour with some jogging and stretching, then do drills: high knees, butt kicks, straight-leg running. After, we start with longer runs, just working on conditioning. As the year progresses, it gets more ballistic, more technical." The Recovery: "We may roll out on a softball or lacrosse ball to get all those little aches and pains. After a long run, I go to my massage therapist, my chiropractor, and then take an ice bath. I soak for about 10 minutes—after the first two, you feel numb and it's just so good!" More From Rio Olympics 2016 8 articles The Menu: "I work with a nutritionist and a chef who monitor my meals. For breakfast, I'll do oatmeal ...